Fixed Income

FKBAX Franklin Total Return Fund

Diversification. Broad diversification makes our fund attractive as a core fixed-income holding.
Global Fixed Income Expertise. Investors have full access to the research resources of the Franklin Templeton Fixed Income Group®.
Experienced Portfolio Management Team. Tenured investment team with expertise across market cycles.

Overview

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Fund Facts

Fund description

The fund seeks to provide high current income consistent with preservation of capital. Capital appreciation over the long term is a secondary goal. The fund primarily invests in debt securities, which may be represented by derivatives that provide exposure to debt securities. The fund focuses on government and corporate debt securities and mortgage- and asset-backed securities.

Benchmark: Bloomberg US Aggregate Index
Dividend Frequency, if any: Monthly
Fund Inception Date: 08/03/1998
Distribution Rate at NAV³As of 03/02/2026 (Updated Daily): 3.91%
30-Day SEC Yield—With Waiver^4,5,6As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly): 3.83%
30-Day SEC Yield—Without Waiver^5,6As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly): 3.64%
Effective DurationAs of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly): 5.79 Years

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

As of 03/01/2026

Gross Expense Ratio⁷: 0.93%
Net Expense Ratio^7,8: 0.73%
Maximum Initial Charge: 3.75%
CDSC⁹: 1.00%
12b-1 Fee: 0.25%

Identifiers

Ticker: FKBAX
Fund Number: 460
CUSIP Code: 353612856

Average Annual Total Returns As of 01/31/2026

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Class A

With Sales Charge (POP)

Without Sales Charge (NAV)

2.57%1 Year
2.46%3 Years
-1.17%5 Years
1.35%10 Years
3.73%Since Inception
08/03/1998

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold or redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown.

Top Sectors

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As of 01/31/2026 - Notional Exposure % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Top Sectors
Investment Grade Corporates39.91%
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities34.61%
U.S. Treasuries14.16%
Interest Rate Derivatives10.77%
Collateralized Loan Obligation8.49%

Additional Fund Info

Share Class Inception Date: 08/03/1998
Investment Style: Multi-Sector
Lipper Classification: Core Plus Bond Funds
Morningstar Category¹⁰: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Franklin Templeton Fixed Income

A global leader in fixed income, the team strives to provide consistent and resilient returns by combining deep fundamental research with rigorous portfolio construction. This solutions-driven approach means maintaining portfolio and risk exposures that align with client expectations.

Commentary Highlights

December 31, 2025

Markets : The fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4) saw monthly shifts in market sentiment as uncertainties increased in the first part of the quarter. The US federal government went into a shutdown on 1 October as the US Senate was unable to pass a spending bill. This, among other things, delayed or cancelled the publication of key economic data, leading to a lack of clarity on the economic condition of the United States. The shutdown was lifted mid-November, and subsequent data showed that economic growth in the United States remained resilient. The US Federal Reserve (Fed) delivered three consecutive 25-basis-point (bp) cuts in Q4, helping market sentiment to improve in December. Fixed income volatility measures fell towards the end of the quarter, reaching their lowest level since 2021. Securitized sectors saw positive absolute and excess returns, as did lower-quality corporate credit, as spreads tightened. Investment-grade corporate bonds had positive absolute returns but failed to keep pace with their duration-matched US Treasuries (USTs). The US yield curve steepened as shorter-maturity yields fell while longer-dated bond yields rose. The benchmark 10-year UST yield increased two bps to end the quarter at 4.17%.
Contributors : Overweight agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS). Out-of-index holding of collateralized loan obligations (CLOs).
Detractors : Security selection MBS and senior secured floating-rate bank loans.
Outlook : Looking ahead into 2026, we have a favorable view towards the US economy and are looking for strong growth in the first half of the year. In our view, intermediate- and longer-term UST yields remain too low, but can likely remain here until the Fed finishes their rate-cutting cycle. Fixed income spreads remain tight on a historical basis, but they still provide opportunities when looked at an income and yield prospective..

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Franklin Templeton Fixed Income

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Latest Insights

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January 26, 2026

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January 21, 2026

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January 20, 2026

The municipal bond market outlook: Continued stability—a good sign for investors

Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

As of 01/31/2026

Month End

Quarter End

As of

Class A - With Sales Charge (POP) (%)

Month End

As of 01/31/2026

Class A - Without Sales Charge (NAV) (%)

Month End

As of 01/31/2026

Bloomberg US Aggregate Index (%)

Month End

As of 01/31/2026

Performance data quoted represents past performance, which does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the figures shown. Principal value and investment returns will fluctuate, and investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Performance would have been lower if fees had not been waived in various periods. Total returns assume the reinvestment of all distributions and the deduction of all Fund expenses. Returns with sales charge reflect a deduction of the stated maximum sales charge. Returns without sales charge would have been lower had sales charges been reflected. An investor cannot invest directly in an index, and unmanaged index returns do not reflect any fees, expenses or sales charges. Returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized.

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Overall Morningstar Rating: Overall Morningstar Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
As of 01/31/2026

3 Years: 3 Years: 2 out of 5 stars
496 Funds in category

5 Years: 5 Years: 2 out of 5 stars
456 Funds in category

10 Years: 10 Years: 1 out of 5 stars
340 Funds in category

Rating Category: Intermediate Core-Plus Bond

The fund's overall Morningstar Rating measures risk-adjusted returns and is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-, 5- and 10-year (if applicable) rating metrics.

Morningstar Style Box

As of 01/31/2026

Current Historical
			Large
			Medium
			Small
Value	Blend	Growth
Style

Size

Source: Morningstar®. The style box reveals a fund's investment style. For equity funds, the vertical axis shows the market capitalization of the long stocks owned, and the horizontal axis shows the investment style (value, blend, or growth). For fixed income funds, the vertical axis shows the credit quality based on credit ratings and the horizontal axis shows interest-rate sensitivity as measured by effective duration. Placement is determined by fund portfolio holding figures most recently entered into Morningstar's database and corresponding market conditions. Shaded areas show the past 3 years of quarterly data. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

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Portfolio

Assets

As of01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Total Net Assets: $2.95 Billion

Positions

As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Number of Holdings

Fund: 998
Benchmark: 13,940

Portfolio Statistics

As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Effective Duration

Fund: 5.79 Years
Benchmark: 5.90 Years

Average Weighted Maturity

Fund: 7.76 Years
Benchmark: 8.08 Years

Asset Allocation

As of 01/31/2026 - Market Value % of Total (Updated Monthly)

Asset Allocation
Holdings	Fund
Fixed Income	117.87%
Equity	0.01%
Cash & Cash Equivalents	-17.88%

Holdings
As of 01/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)

Fannie Mae Or Freddie Mac 5.5% 02/01/2056 FHLM

United States Treasury Note/Bond 3.875% 11/30/2027

Fannie Mae Or Freddie Mac 6% 02/01/2056 FHLM

Fannie Mae Or Freddie Mac 6.5% 02/01/2056 FHLM

Freddie Mac Pool 3% 02/01/2052 FHLM

United States Treasury Note/Bond 2.25% 08/15/2049

United States Treasury Note/Bond 1.875% 11/15/2051

Freddie Mac Pool 2% 04/01/2052 FHLM

Freddie Mac Pool 2% 03/01/2051 FHLM

GOVT NATL MORTG ASSN 5.5% 02/01/2056 GNMA

Portfolio holdings are based on the total portfolio and are subject to change at any time. Holdings are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a recommendation to purchase or sell any security.

Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 94-3297384

For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us

These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.

Distributions per Share ($)

Year

Tax Information
Ordinary Dividends Dividends paid by a fund that are derived from interest, dividends, net short-term capital gains and other types of ordinary income earned by the fund. For a fund that elects to pass through its foreign taxes paid (a non-cash item), a shareholder's allotted share of foreign taxes has been added to the “Ordinary Dividends” cash distributions received by the shareholder. If the fund passed through foreign taxes paid and later is refunded any portion of those taxes by a foreign tax authority, any interest paid to the fund on that refund is also required to be included in “Ordinary Dividends”.	Qualified Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” that may be eligible for a reduced capital gain tax rate. To be eligible for the lower tax rates, certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the amount eligible for the reduced rate. This amount represents both cash distributions and non-cash amounts, such as foreign taxes paid, that have been allocated to shareholders.	Capital Gain Distributions	Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain	Non-Taxable Return Of Capital	Section 199a Dividends The portion of a fund’s “Ordinary Dividends” generated by a real estate investment trust or earned by a fund from its investments in real estate investment trusts, subject to limitations. Individual (non-corporate) shareholders may be entitled to a special deduction from gross income for “Section 199A Dividends” received from a fund. To qualify for this deduction certain holding periods apply and shareholders should consult their tax advisor.	Foreign Tax Paid	Exempt Interest Dividends	Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds
0.026038454	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.027069703	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.028902797	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.029532013	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.027958524	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.029941606	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.031168291	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.028954846	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.032810635	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.02766568	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.030959504	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
0.349079002	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—

Supplemental Tax Information

Foreign Source Income: —
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends: —
Direct U.S. Government Obligations The portion of “Ordinary Dividends” attributable to earnings from US Treasury and certain other government securities may be categorized as a fund containing US government obligations. This income may be exempt from state personal income taxes. The percentage for direct US government obligation interests available for tax-exempt treatment may be limited in states that require the fund to meet certain minimum thresholds. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor to determine the availability of exemptions in their state.: 14.45%
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest: —
Dividends Received Deduction: —
Section 163(j): 100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income: —
Utah Resident Taxable Income The portion of “Exempt-Interest Dividends” subject to Utah income tax. Subject to certain exceptions, the state of Utah provides that income earned from non-federal government entities outside of Utah (non-Utah municipal bonds) is taxable to Utah resident shareholders. Income earned from states that do not tax Utah obligations are also exempt. Shareholders should consult their tax advisor about applicability.: —

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Pricing

Pricing History

As of 03/02/2026 (Updated Daily)

Time Period

From

From Date

To Date

Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

As of 03/02/2026

Share Prices

As of 03/02/2026

NAV ¹(Net Asset Value): $8.47
NAV Change ¹: $-0.03
NAV Change (%) ¹: -0.35%
POP ¹¹(Public Offering Price): $8.80

POP and Sales Charge at Breakpoints

Less than $100,000

$100,000 - $249,999

$250,000 - $499,999

52-Week Range

Highest NAV As of 10/28/2025: $8.51
Lowest NAV As of 04/11/2025: $8.13

Documents

Fund Literature

Fund Literature
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Regulatory Documents

Regulatory Documents
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Checkbox	Annual Report - Franklin Total Return Fund - Class A	Download Document
Checkbox	Annual Financial Statements And Other Information - Franklin Investors securities Trust	Download Document
Checkbox	Semi-Annual Report - Franklin Total Return Fund Class A	Download Document
Checkbox	Semiannual Financial Statements and Other Information - Franklin Investors Securities Trust	Download Document
Checkbox	Prospectus - Franklin Investors Securities Trust #2	Download Document
Checkbox	Summary Prospectus - Franklin Total Return Fund	Download Document
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Risks

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Asset-backed, mortgage-backed or mortgage-related securities are subject to prepayment and extension risks. Changes in the credit rating of a bond, or in the credit rating or financial strength of a bond’s issuer, insurer or guarantor, may affect the bond’s value. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Derivative instruments can be illiquid, may disproportionately increase losses, and have a potentially large impact on performance. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.

Important Information

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Total Returns include change in share price, assume reinvestment of all distributions, and reflect the deduction of fund expenses and applicable fees. Total returns, distribution rate, and yields reflect any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers; without these reductions, the results would have been lower.

Most funds offer multiple share classes. Share classes are subject to different fees and expenses, which will affect their performance.

Certain share classes are only offered to eligible investors as stated in the prospectus. Different minimums may apply to clients of certain service agents. All classes of shares are not available through all distribution channels. See the Fund's prospectus for additional information.

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The Bloomberg US Aggregate Index is comprised of investment-grade, U.S. dollar-denominated government, corporate, and mortgage- and asset-backed issues having at least one year to maturity.
Source: Bloomberg Indices.

U.S. government-sponsored entities, such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, may be chartered by acts of Congress; their securities are neither issued nor guaranteed by the U.S. government. Although the U.S. government has recently provided financial support to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, no assurance can be given that the U.S. government will always do so.

Footnotes

Net Asset Value - the amount per share you would receive if you sold shares that day. NAV Change indicates a change in the Net Asset Value from the previous business day.
Figures are aggregate total return figures, have not been annualized and represent the change in value of an investment over the period indicated.
Distribution Rate is calculated by annualizing the most recent distribution amount paid, divided by the NAV as of the date indicated. The Distribution Rate calculation includes income and return of capital, and excludes special distributions. The Distribution Rate is not guaranteed, subject to change, and is not a quotation of fund performance.
With Waiver means the performance quote reflects any applicable expense reductions and fee waivers.
During periods of rising inflation, fund yields can vary significantly from month-to-month and may not be repeated.
30-Day SEC Yield is calculated using the net income (interest and dividends) per share earned over a trailing 30-day period (annualized), divided by the fund’s share price at the end of that period. It may not equal the fund’s actual income distribution rate, which reflects the fund’s past dividends paid to shareholders.
Gross Expense Ratio reflects the total annual operating expenses for the share class shown, prior to the deduction of any waiver or reimbursement. Actual expenses may be higher and may impact portfolio returns. Net Expense Ratio reflects total expenses after any fee waivers, implemented expense caps or reimbursements. If a fund has contractual fee waivers, expense caps and/or reimbursements, the expiration date can be found by clicking on the information button next to the net expense ratio. Additional amounts may be voluntarily waived and/or reimbursed and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. Expense ratios are as of the most recent prospectus or annual report.
Net Expense Ratio represents the expense ratio applicable to investors.
For net asset value (NAV) purchases, a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (CDSC) may apply to shares redeemed within 18 months.
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Overview

Fund description

Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees

Identifiers

Class A

Top Sectors

Additional Fund Info

Manager and Commentary

About the Team

Latest Insights

Performance

Average Annual Total Returns

Ratings 12

Portfolio

Asset Allocation Portfolio breakdown percentages may not total 100% and may be negative due to rounding, use of any derivatives, unsettled trades or other factors.

Distributions & Tax

Federal ID Number 94-3297384

Pricing

Chart

Daily Fund Prices and Breakpoints

Documents

Risks

Important Information

Footnotes

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